A benefit art party to support the North End Fisherman’s Feast will be held at the Society’s Club on Fulton Street on February 28 from 7-9 p.m. Seascape Creations artist Julie Gordon will help participants create a stunning Seascape Window…
Month: February 2018
FOCCP Hosts Successful “Tunnel of Loveâ€
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) celebrated Valentine’s Day a little earlier than usual (Feb. 10) this year presenting a special “Tunnel of Love†a terrific event that attracted hundreds of residents and visitors to the Trellis located on the…
NEMPAC Hosts Scholarship Fundraiser
A three-hour Perform-A-Thon featuring North End performers from the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) will be held on St. Patrick’s Day at The Kitchen/Boston Public Market on Saturday, March 17. Talented students and faculty from NEMPAC, a…
NEMPAC Opera Packs ‘em in
Lucia’s Ristorante, 415 Hanover Street, was the stage of the annual “Amore†opera dinner performance (Feb. 11) by the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC). The popular event was a success, attracting a full house, enjoying singers from…
Opinion
Councilor Edwards committed to neighborhood District 1 Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards has publicly committed her interest in the well-being of the North End/Waterfront community. She has expressed her willingness to work with residents, the business community and local organizations…
What Do You Say to Your Children
Children are sponges for knowledge and information. They are born a virtual blank slate. They pay attention to everything you say to them. You are the purveyor of all knowledge. Children can’t distinguish between when you are serious and when…
The Future of Transportation is Public Transportation
By Richard A. White Fiat Chrysler and BMW just announced plans to jointly develop self-driving cars. The move puts the automakers in competition with Google, Apple, and other car manufacturers that are also working on driverless vehicles. The question is…
Obituaries 02-13-2018
Guido Iacobacci Long time Sky Chef employee Guido Iacobacci of Everett, formerly of Boston’s North End, died suddenly at home on Jan. 31. He was 86 years old. A long time Sky Chef employee, he was born in Boston, the…
North End Native Vincenza Raspa Celebrates 105th Birthday
Happy Birthday to North End native Vincenza Raspa, who just celebrated her 105th birthday! Vincenza was born in 1913 and grew up in the North End, attending local schools. She worked first at a canning factory in Boston for 30…
City Discusses Commercial Street Recreational Space Improvements
It was a low turnout at the Nazzaro Community Center on January 23 considering the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department (BPD) was presenting potential concepts (3) to initiate $4.5 million dollars to make some major changes to the…